IIT-Hyderabad develops Nano-Fibre based Amphotericin B oral tablets

Why in News ? Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad has developed nano-fibre based oral tablets of Amphotericin B, called as AmB. About: IIT Hyderabad researchers decided to keep this technology free of intellectual property rights and are ready for technology transfer so that tablet can be produced on mass level. This medicine is reportedly cheaper, higher AmB absorption and less Nephrotoxicity. AmB was earlier available in injectable form only. What are Amphotericin B tablets? Amphotericin B tablets are nano-fibre based oral medicine that can be used to treat fungal infections which is currently spreading in India post COVID treatment.Read More